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"Pirouettes are a must have turn for every dancer! Here are 10 tips for perfecting your pirouette. Remember a pirouette is not a spin. It is a controlled turn. Prep from a good plie. Quickly pull the foot up to a retiré. Spot! Engage core muscles to maintain good alignment. Balance is important - Practice balancing in the position you are planning to turn in. Don’t twist the torso. Relax, breathe, float around. Just before finishing, lift up, and use your core muscles for a more graceful landi..."
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